Laurens Van Luin

Experience

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  Groote Sociëteit Haagsche Club Plaats Royaal

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  Host

  Party Catering Manager

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  Wens Reizen

  Nov 2005 - Apr 2006

  Operational Catering / Hotel Manager Ski Chalet

  Chalet Operational Catering / Hotel ManagerAll Jobs that are tied up in running a Chalet and making Guests happy!Organizing purchases, entertainment programs, cleaning roster Setting and working within budget.Trouble shooting: solving all sorts of inconveniences for hotel guests in order to make their stay as good as possible. Initiate creative commercial activities to generate extra income.Cater for Highstandard daily breakfast and 3 course menu’sSpecialties: Hospitality, Pro-active, Dynamic, Flexible, Good Food, Local Food and Specialties Show less

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  Juicy Details

  Jan 2007 - Dec 2007

  Project manager Sustainable and superfoods

  Writting catering promotion and sales planOperational management of Rotterdam Weena store.Initiate sales activities to increase turnover.Coaching and training staff in efficiency, cost control, commercial selling.Writing salesplan in cooperation with managing director.Executing salesplan, cold and warm leads, Salesforce B2B, B2C to amongst others Holland Casino, Fitnes First, Government, Large Schools, Multinationals, Hotelchains Setting yearly budgets and estimate turnover prognoses. Formulating strategic short and long term goals.Specialties: Healthy Foods, Organic and sustainable Foods, Juices Shakes, Inspiring Show less

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  Albron

  Mar 2008 - Apr 2009

  Distrcit Manager Company Catering

  Leidinggevende over 12 locatie managers, indirect leiding geven aan 45 personen werkzaam in 12 bedrijfsrestaurants. (voortgangsgesprekken, persoonlijke coaching, trainingen van personeel m.b.t. nieuwe initiatieven)- Verantwoordelijk voor het relatiebeheer tussen hoofdkantoor en klanten, werken binnen vastgestelde budgetten, behalen van financiële doelstellingen. Proactieve commerciële acties initiëren en uitvoeren om financiële resultaten te verbeteren.- Het opstellen van jaarbegrotingen alsmede omzetprognoses. - Het formuleren en verantwoording van strategische doelstellingen voor de korte en lange termijnSpeciale Doelstellingen: Het Motiveren en trainen van personeel op het gebied van gezonde, duurzame en heerlijke voeding,en het commercieel aanbieden hier van! Show less

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  Energy Floors

  Apr 2009 - Sept 2009

  Sales Manager Sustainable Dance Club

  Werkzaam als Sales Manager voor de Sustainable Dance Club, het verkopen van duurzame events en het verduurzamen van de vents industrie!

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  ManicOrganic

  Jan 2010 - now

  Eigenaar Duurzaam Catering & Events bedrijf

  Duurzame Catering en Evenementen | NO-Plastic, recycling/up-cycling, regional-seasonal, hand in hand gaan met heerlijke hippe biologische en vegetarische gerechten Haute Cuisine meets streetfood | Foodtruck voor bruiloften, bedrijfsfeesten, festivals of een compleet event met meerdere facetten op locatie | Eco-preneur | Product en merk activatie

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  Avenance Nederland B.V.

  Apr 2010 - Apr 2011

  Category Manager Duurzame Catering

  Category Management Sustainable Catering• Identify, develop, evaluate marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment objectives, market characteristics, and cost and markup factors• Use sales forecasting or strategic planning to ensure the sale and profitability of products, lines, or services, analyzing business developments and monitoring market trends.• Coordinate, participate in promotional activities, trade shows, working with developers, advertisers, or productionmanagers, to market P&S• Use economic , commercial surveys to identify potential markets for products or services.• Formulate, direct and coordinate marketing activities, policies to promote products and services, working with advertising and promotion managers.• Select products or accessories to be displayed at trade or special production shows.• Develop pricing strategies, balancing firm objectives and customer satisfaction.• Direct hiring, training, or performance evaluations of marketing or salesstaff and oversee their daily activities.• Consult with buying personnel to gain advice of the types of products or services expected to be in demand.• Evaluate the financial aspects of product development, such as budgets, expenditures, research and development appropriations, or return-on-investment and profit-loss projections.• Advise business or other groups on local, national, or international factors affecting the buying or selling of products or services.• Initiate market research studies or analyze their findings.• Confer with legal staff to resolve problems, such as copyright infringement or royalty sharing with outside producers or distributors.• Negotiate contracts with vendors or distributors to manage product distribution, establishing distribution networks or developing distribution strategies.Specialties:Knowledge of Organic, Fairtrade, Sustainable, Vegetarian, Healthy products and Producing Companies Show less

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  Living Social

  Feb 2011 - Mar 2012

  Social Media/Marketing Consultant at LivingSocial

  LivingSocial is one of the most exciting e-commerce success stories to have emerged from the past decade. In just over two short years, our American founders have transformed the business from its humble beginnings in Washington D.C. (well, not too humble – our CEO and his team created two of the most successful Applications ever to have been launched across Facebook) into an internationally recognised brand employing over 1300 of the most talented individuals in the industry worldwide.By offering our millions of global subscribers exclusive daily discounts on their favourite products, services and tailor-made experiences, we have revolutionised the way that local and national brands communicate with their customers. And with absolutely no up-front costs for our clients, we are challenging the very foundations of the traditional advertising model. Having secured hundreds of millions in funding from high-profile industry backers such as Amazon.com, LivingSocial is perfectly poised to continue its astonishing growth and maintain its pole position in the billion-dollar Social Buying category.Our Dutch head office is situated on the Keizersgracht in Amsterdam..thats where the magic happens, and LivingSocial offers a variety of exciting deals in all major cities in The Netherlands.SpecialtiesSpecialtiessocial media, facebook, advertising, creative marketing solutions, hospitality, sustainability Show less